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  • Page 1 User’s Manual TOSHIBA AC100 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Touch Pad ........2-1 Getting to know the TOSHIBA HOME Menu screen ... . . 2-2 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
  • Page 3 TOSHIBA Ebook ......... 4-17 TOSHIBA File Manager........4-17 TOSHIBA Media Player.
  • Page 4 TOSHIBA support ........
  • Page 5: Copyright

    This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA AC100 Portable device at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding devices and manuals are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 6: Avc/H.264 License Notice

    TOSHIBA AC100 “fring” and the fring logo are trademarks of fring. Other product names or service marks mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. Twitter is a trademark of Twitter, Inc., and is used under license.
  • Page 7: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    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 TOSHIBA AC100 device’s Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)
  • Page 8: Working Environment

    EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/implemented those options/cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus options/cables) still fulfils the required standards.
  • Page 9: Vcci Class B Information

    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-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 10: Disposing Of The Toshiba Ac100 Device And The Batteries

    The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.
  • Page 11: Following Information Is Only For Turkey

    TOSHIBA AC100 Following information is only for Turkey: ■ Compliant with EEE Regulations: Toshiba meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. ■ The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 13406-2 standards.
  • Page 12: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA AC100 device. This manual tells how to set up and begin using the TOSHIBA AC100 device. It also provides detailed information on configuring your device, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
  • Page 13 TOSHIBA AC100 When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon's name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left. Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by the device that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left.
  • Page 14: General Precautions

    General Precautions The TOSHIBA AC100 device is 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 device. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
  • Page 15: Creating A Friendly Environment

    TOSHIBA AC100 Creating a friendly environment Place the device on a flat surface that is large enough for the device and any other items you are using. Leave enough space around the device and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
  • Page 16: Pressure Or Impact Damage

    TOSHIBA AC100 Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the device or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the device's components or otherwise cause it to malfunction. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system.
  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Getting Started & Grand Tour

    Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your device, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started & Grand Tour Getting Started ■ All users should be sure to read the section Initial Setup. ■ Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this device. It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using this device.
  • Page 19 Getting Started & Grand Tour Figure 1-2 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Depending on the model, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bundled with the device. ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug. ■...
  • Page 20: Opening The Display

    ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your TOSHIBA AC100 device, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 21: Settings

    Getting Started & Grand Tour Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the device. ■ 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 22: Turning Off The Power

    In any emergency case, you can also press the power button for about six seconds to force power off. 2. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to the TOSHIBA AC100 device. Do not turn the device or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait a short period to avoid any potential damage.
  • Page 23: Grand Tour

    Getting Started & Grand Tour Executing Suspend Mode You can enter Suspend Mode in one of the following ways: ■ Simply press the power button. ■ Select Suspend from the Device options menu. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when the system went into Suspend mode.
  • Page 24: Left Side

    Getting Started & Grand Tour System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various device functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Left side The following figure shows the device’s left side. 1.
  • Page 25 - using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the device. Mini USB port Mini USB port allows you to connect your TOSHIBA AC100 device to other devices, which can be used to transfer files. Please refer to the Mini USB port section in Chapter 6, Hardware &...
  • Page 26 Getting Started & Grand Tour Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available.
  • Page 27: Front With The Display Open

    Getting Started & Grand Tour Battery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal. Please refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Hardware & Options Operation for details on removing the battery pack.
  • Page 28 Getting Started & Grand Tour 1. 3G antennas (not shown)* 7. Display hinges 2. Web Camera 8. Power button 3. Web Camera LED 9. Keyboard 4. Microphone 10. Touch Pad 5. Bluetooth antenna (not shown)* 11. Touch Pad control buttons 6.
  • Page 29: System Indicators

    Getting Started & Grand Tour System indicators LED system indicators below their respective icons, glow when specific device operations are in progress. Figure 1-9 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glows white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 30: Chapter 2 Basic Operations & Home Screen

    Chapter 2 Basic Operations & Home screen This chapter describes the basic operations of your device and the Home screen. Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. 1.
  • Page 31: Getting To Know The Toshiba Home Menu Screen

    Getting to know the TOSHIBA HOME Menu screen The TOSHIBA HOME Menu screen is your starting point for using all the installed applications on your device. You can customize the TOSHIBA HOME Menu screen to display the application icons, shortcuts and folders you prefer.
  • Page 32 Basic Operations & Home screen Item Description Signal strength Indicates the connection status and signal strength. Battery Status Indicates the battery charge status. Time Shows the time and date. Launcher tab Shows all the applications installed in your system. Desktop Shows the icons of any applications, widgets or folders you put on the screen.
  • Page 33: Opening And Switching Applications

    Basic Operations & Home screen Messaging Music Opera Mobile SingleClick Connect Sound Recorder TOSHIBA File Manager TOSHIBA Media Player TOSHIBA Service Station Widgets Analog clock Music Online Manual Picture frame Power Control Search TOSHIBA Ebook TOSHIBA Memo TOSHIBA Media Player...
  • Page 34: Opening The Settings Screen

    Basic Operations & Home screen Opening an application You may open any application by: ■ Clicking an application icon on the Home screen ■ Clicking an application icon from the Launcher tab. Switch to a recently used application You may switch to any recently used application by: ■...
  • Page 35: Monitoring Your Device's Status

    Basic Operations & Home screen Monitoring your device’s status The status bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you have received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the current time. 1.
  • Page 36: Managing Notifications

    Basic Operations & Home screen Data is syncing Alarm is set TOSHIBA Service Station Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the Status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly.
  • Page 37: Locking Your Screen

    Basic Operations & Home screen Closing the Notifications panel Click the tab at the bottom of the notifications panel to the top of the screen. The panel also closes when you click a notification to respond to it. Locking your screen You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your data, run applications and so on.
  • Page 38 Basic Operations & Home screen You can also add the Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders and Wallpapers to the Home screen by: ■ Clicking and holding on the Home screen. ■ Pressing the Menu key and then Clicking Add. A dialog with four options will appear where you can make your selection. ■...
  • Page 39: Optimizing Battery Life

    Restore settings and applications To restore the settings and installed applications: 1. Copy the files or folders from the external storage using TOSHIBA File Manager. You should copy the following files and folders to the same location of the internal storage: ■...
  • Page 40: Factory Reset

    Basic Operations & Home screen Factory Reset The device provides you the function to reset your device. Before executing this function, you need to backup the system settings, application settings, user installed applications and data in the internal storage by Backup/restore settings and applications function.
  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Connecting To Networks

    Chapter 3 Connecting to networks Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices, mobile networks for voice and data transmission, Wi-Fi data networks and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets. This chapter will describe how to connect to different networks. Connecting to mobile networks This section only applies to models with 3G modules.
  • Page 42: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    Connecting to networks The more bars are lit, the stronger the wireless signal Connected to another wireless service provider’s network (roaming) Determining what network you’re using 1. Open the Settings screen. 2. Click Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names.
  • Page 43 Connecting to networks There are numerous systems for securing Wi-Fi connections, including some that rely on secure certificates or other schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect. Turn off Wi-Fi when you are not using it to extend the life of your battery. The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.
  • Page 44: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Connecting to networks Receiving notifications when open networks are in range By default, when Wi-Fi is turned on, you will receive notifications in the Status bar when your device detects an open Wi-Fi network. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 2.
  • Page 45: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off

    4. Click Device name. Enter a name and click OK. Pairing your device with a Bluetooth device You must pair your TOSHIBA AC100 device with another device before you can connect to it. Once you pair your device with another device, they stay paired unless you unpair them.
  • Page 46 Connecting to a Bluetooth device Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device. For example, to switch devices or to reconnect after your TOSHIBA AC100 device and this device come back into range. 1. Open the Settings screen.
  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Applications & Widgets

    Chapter 4 Applications & Widgets This chapter describes the applications & widgets and how to use them. Alarm Clock You can set an alarm by modifying an existing alarm or by adding a new one. Setting an alarm 1. Open the Alarm Clock by clicking the Launcher tab -> Applications -> Alarm Clock.
  • Page 48: Analog Clock

    Applications & Widgets Changing alarm clock settings You can change a number of settings for the alarms you set by pressing the Menu key. ■ Alarm in silent mode Check to play alarms even when the device is in Silent mode. ■...
  • Page 49 Applications & Widgets ■ Browser can not display some web pages correctly if the web page has complicated layout. It all depends on the web page. ■ Browser does not support file uploading function. Zoom in or zoom out on a webpage 1.
  • Page 50 Applications & Widgets Web page options By pressing the Menu key ( ), you can access a number of settings to manage related web page settings: New window, Bookmarks, Windows, Refresh, Forward, More. Browser settings You can configure a number of Browser settings, including some that you can use to manage your privacy.
  • Page 51: Calculator

    Applications & Widgets Privacy settings ■ Clear cache Click to open a dialog where you can clear locally cached content and databases. ■ Clear history Click to open a dialog where you can clear the Browser navigation history. ■ Accept cookies Check to allow webpages to save and read cookie data.
  • Page 52: Camera

    Applications & Widgets 5. Click CLEAR to delete the last number or operator you entered. Click and hold CLEAR to delete everything in the display. Camera Camera is a combination camera and camcorder that you use to shoot and share pictures and videos. Pictures and videos are stored in the Gallery. Open Camera and take pictures/videos You take pictures and shoot videos with the Camera.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    If you have contacts stored in vCard format in the Internal storage, you can import them into Contacts on your device. You can also copy contacts from SD card by TOSHIBA File Manager. You can export contacts in vCard format into the Internal storage and copy onto an SD card to backup using TOSHIBA File Manager.
  • Page 54: Documents To Go

    Applications & Widgets Display options You can hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. You can also configure which groups of contacts, for each account, you want to display in the Contacts list. 1. Open your Contacts. 2. Press the Menu key ( ) and then click Display options.
  • Page 55: Manage Email Accounts

    Applications & Widgets If you have configured Email to send and receive emails from more than one account, you can view all emails sent to all accounts in your Combined Inbox. Read an email You can read emails in your Combined Inbox or in the Inbox or other folders for individual accounts.
  • Page 56: Fbreader

    Applications & Widgets 2. Click and hold the account you want to edit. On the Account options menu, click Account settings. You can make any changes to general, notification or server settings from this screen. FBReader FBReader is an e-book reader. It can support several e-book formats: oeb, epub, fb2, etc.
  • Page 57: Messaging

    Click to open a menu list where you can make general display sittings and slideshow settings. For the details of supported codec, please refer to TOSHIBA Media Player in this chapter. Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) with your friends on their mobile phones.
  • Page 58 Applications & Widgets Exchanging messages You can send text (SMS) message to a mobile phone. Send a text message 1. On the Messaging screen, click New Message. 2. Enter a mobile phone number in the To field. As you enter the phone number, the matching contacts will appear. You can click a suggested recipient or continue entering the phone number.
  • Page 59: Music

    CD collection and so on. For the details of supported formats, please refer to TOSHIBA Media Player in this chapter. To open the Music screen, click the Launcher tab -> Applications ->...
  • Page 60: Online Manual

    ) and then select appropriate options. Online Manual Online manual is a widget to launch the pre-installed online manual (this manual) for this TOSHIBA AC100 device. You can open the online manual according to the following steps: 1. Add the widget onto the Home screen.
  • Page 61: Picture Frame

    SingleClick is now installed and set up for you to connect and share your network. 1. Click SingleClick Connect in your TOSHIBA AC100 device. 2. Enter the username and password you created when you installed the SingleClick application on your computer.
  • Page 62: Sound Recorder

    You can control the devices in your network via the Remote Desktop feature or print a file from your TOSHIBA AC100 device to a printer in your network. There is also an Account Setting menu to manage your account information.
  • Page 63: Toshiba Ebook

    TOSHIBA File Manager will only show files and folders in the storage area. System files are not shown and cannot be accessed. ■ TOSHIBA File Manager may not be able to open a file if there is no associated application for this file. File Browsing Window The window of this application includes four areas: Device, Path, File and Control.
  • Page 64 2. A new dialog will be shown to let users input a new folder name. Click OK to continue. For detailed information, please refer to the TOSHIBA File Manager Help file. Storage Structure The following table describes the meaning of the device icons in TOSHIBA File Manager. Icon Name Description Internal Storage It shows all the contents in the device’s...
  • Page 65: Toshiba Media Player

    It shows all the contents in the Screen capture folder. TOSHIBA Media Player TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player where user can experience the outstanding multimedia enjoyment. The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats as following: H.264 (CABAC 720p, CAVLC 1080P), MPEG-4...
  • Page 66: Toshiba Memo

    Applications & Widgets TOSHIBA Memo TOSHIBA Memo is a widget to display a memo on the screen. You can quickly add or delete memos. Click the + icon to add a memo, and click the ( ) icon to delete a memo.
  • Page 67: Installing Updates

    This is done automatically. If there are new updates available, you will be notified with the TOSHIBA Service Station icon in the status bar of your device. While the TOSHIBA Service Station will periodically check for updates in the background, you can request that it check for updates immediately.
  • Page 68: Toshiba Social Network

    140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers. TOSHIBA YouTube TOSHIBA YouTube is a widget which enables you to watch your recently watched videos, some popular or top related videos on the YouTube website.
  • Page 69: Settings

    Chapter 5 Settings This chapter will describe different setting options in the Settings application. Settings contains two categories: Settings and Desktop Settings. Settings You can use Settings to configure how your device sounds, communicates and operates in many other ways. A scrollbar is displayed in right side of the screen.
  • Page 70 Settings ■ Network notification: Check this option to receive an alert when an open Wi-Fi network becomes available. ■ Wi-Fi networks: Display a list of Wi-Fi networks you’ve previously configured and those detected when the device last scanned for Wi-Fi networks. ■...
  • Page 71: Sound Settings

    Settings ■ Access Point Names: Click to open the APNs screen, where you can select mobile access point configurations. ■ Use only 2G networks: Check this option to obtain slightly better battery life by preventing your device from connecting to higher-speed networks. ■...
  • Page 72 Settings Screen unlock pattern Screen unlock pattern contains the following options: ■ Set unlock pattern Click to open a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern, as described in the Locking your screen section in Chapter 2, Basic Operations &...
  • Page 73 Settings ■ Clear storage Click to delete all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage’s own password, after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this. Applications You can use the Applications settings to view details about the applications installed on your device, to manage their data and force them to stop, and to set whether you want to permit installation of non-Market applications that you obtain from web sites and email.
  • Page 74 Settings Privacy You can use the Privacy settings to manage your personal information. ■ Factory data reset Click to erase all user data in the internal storage. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset it. Please note that data in the removable media won’t be erased.
  • Page 75 Settings Web search Web search contains the following option: ■ Google search settings Click to open a screen where you can set your preferences for whether Google search on the web makes suggestions. You can also open the Google web search history settings page in Browser. Quick Search Box Quick search box contains the following option: ■...
  • Page 76: About Device

    Settings About device About device includes information about your device. ■ Status Click to open the Status screen with a long list of information about your battery, mobile network connection and other details. ■ Battery use Click to open a list of the applications and operating system components you have used since you last connected the device to a power source, sorted by the amount of power they have used.
  • Page 77: Desktop Settings

    Settings ■ Turn off USB Root Hub Check to enable the system to turn off the USB root hub to save power. The default status is disabled. You may not be able to use the USB port on this device once you enabled this function.
  • Page 78: Chapter 6 Hardware & Options Operation

    Chapter 6 Hardware & Options Operation This chapter identifies the various components and the hardware of the device - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the device. Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
  • Page 79 Hardware & Options Operation Power Battery pack The device is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low.
  • Page 80: Battery Types

    Hardware & Options Operation Communications Bluetooth Some models have Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers, printers and mobile phones. When it is enabled, Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which is safe and trustworthy, that is quick and easy.
  • Page 81: Charging The Batteries

    ■ The device's RTC battery is a Ni-MH 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. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
  • Page 82: Battery Charging Notice

    Hardware & Options Operation Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5°...
  • Page 83: Removing The Battery Pack

    Hardware & Options Operation Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the device's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the device. 4.
  • Page 84: The Keyboard

    Hardware & Options Operation The Keyboard Figure 6-3 TOSHIBA AC100 device keyboard The number of keys available on your keyboard and the keyboard layout will vary depending on which country/region your device is configured for, with keyboards being available for numerous languages.
  • Page 85: Special Keys

    Hardware & Options Operation Brightness Up: Press to increase the device's display panel brightness in individual steps. Airplane Mode: Press to enter into Airplane mode. Touch Pad: Press to enable or disable the Touch Pad function. Volume Down: Press to decrease the media volume. Volume Up: Press to increase the media volume.
  • Page 86: Mini Usb Port

    This key activates the Search function. Recent: Press to show the recent six applications. Mini USB port The TOSHIBA AC100 device is equipped with a mini USB port that enables you to connect to a computer. To connect to a computer: 1.
  • Page 87: Optional Devices

    Hardware & Options Operation Optional devices Optional devices can expand your device's capabilities and its versatility. This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards ■ Bridge media slot ■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) ■...
  • Page 88: Memory Media

    Hardware & Options Operation 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 playback of digital music.
  • Page 89: Media Care

    Hardware & Options Operation Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card. Card care ■ Do not twist or bend cards. ■ Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid. ■...
  • Page 90: Removing A Memory Media

    Hardware & Options Operation 3. Push the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made. The memory media will be partially out of the slot. 1. Bridge media slot 2. Memory media Figure 6-6 Inserting a memory media ■...
  • Page 91 Bridge Media slot. USB device The TOSHIBA AC100 device is equipped with a USB port that can accommodate the following USB devices: USB flash memory, External USB HDD, HID (Keyboard and Mouse) and USB hub. This port complies with USB 2.0 standard.
  • Page 92: Hdmi Device

    Hardware & Options Operation HDMI device The device is equipped with an HDMI out port that can send video by connecting with external devices. 1080p, 720p, 576p and 480p signal formats are supported, but actually available signal format depends on each HDMI device.
  • Page 93: Optional Accessories

    You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your device even more powerful and convenient to use. For reference, the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: Universal AC If you frequently use your device at more than...
  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this device for durability, however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
  • Page 95: Analyzing The Problem

    Troubleshooting ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the device off, then when you turn the device back on again it will recognize the new device. ■ Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the device's setup program and that all required driver software has been loaded (please refer to the documentation included with the optional accessories for further information on its installation and configuration).
  • Page 96: Hardware And System Checklist

    Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your device. Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your device.
  • Page 97: Overheating Power Down

    Troubleshooting Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the device will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost. Problem Procedure The device shuts down Leave the device off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power The battery may be discharged - connect the AC the device adaptor to recharge the battery.
  • Page 99: Internal Display Panel

    Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the device. Problem Procedure Output to screen is Please refer to your software's documentation to garbled ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key).
  • Page 100: Pointing Device

    Troubleshooting Problem Procedure You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD/SDHC Card that is inserted into the device. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. MultiMediaCard Problem Procedure...
  • Page 101: Usb Mouse

    Troubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does In this instance the system might be busy - Try not respond to mouse moving the mouse again after waiting a short operation while. Remove the mouse from the device and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached.
  • Page 102: External Monitor

    Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information. Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn After confirming that the monitor's power switch is on, you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet.
  • Page 103: Toshiba Support

    Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your device or if you are having problems operating the device, 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 104 Troubleshooting Outside of Europe In Europe Singapore Spain TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. TOSHIBA Information Systems, 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 ESPAÑA Alexandra Technopark Singapore Parque Empresarial San Fernando 119968 Edificio Europa, 1a Planta, Escalera A 28830 Madrid España United States of America...
  • Page 105: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the device’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Refer to User Information Guide about Size. Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) to 65°C (149°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Wet-bulb 26°C maximum...
  • Page 106: Wireless Lan

    Appendix B Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card Specifications Form Factor ■ IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs Compatibility ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Page 107: Radio Characteristics

    Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4GHz and 5GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment.
  • Page 108: Supported Frequency Sub-Bands

    Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN module may support a different set of 5 GHz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries/regions.
  • Page 109 Wireless LAN ■ For Wireless LAN modules installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the module will use the default channel 10. ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN module will use the factory-set default channel (printed in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device.
  • Page 110 Wireless LAN 5785* 5805* 5825* *1 Factory-set default channels *2 The channel which can be used depends on the installed wireless LAN module. And the approved channels on using are different at each country or region. When using these channels in any country or region, refer to the section Approved Countries/Regions for use in the printed user’s manual.
  • Page 111: Ac Power Cord And Connectors

    Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 1.7 meters...
  • Page 112 AC Power Cord and Connectors Denmark: DEMKO Norway: NEMKO Finland: FIMKO Sweden: SEMKO France: LCIE Switzerland: Germany: United Kingdom: In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV-F.
  • Page 113: Legal Footnotes

    Appendix D Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to your TOSHIBA devices. Non-applicable Icons Certain device chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Therefore, please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the device chassis.
  • Page 114: Copy Protection

    Legal Footnotes Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: Alternating current ANSI: American National Standards Institute ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange bps: bits per second CPU: central processing unit DC: direct current FIR: fast infrared HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
  • Page 116 Glossary WUXGA: Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array WXGA: wide extended graphics array WXGA+: wide extended graphics array plus XGA: extended graphics array Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals User’s Manual Glossary-2...
  • Page 117 Index Numerics screen 1-12 Documentation list 1-1 3G 6-3 Documents To Go 4-8 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 1-12 AC adaptor 6-2 Touch Pad control buttons 1-12, 2-1 additional 6-16 connecting 1-2 DC IN 15V jack 1-9 Email 4-8 Alarm Clock 4-1 Equipment checklist 1-1 Analog clock 4-2 External monitor...
  • Page 118 Music 4-13 speakers 1-11 Suspend Mode setting 1-6 Opera Mobile 4-14 System Indicators 1-13 Picture frame 4-15 TOSHIBA File Manager 4-17 Pointing Device TOSHIBA Media Player 4-19 Touch Pad 7-7 TOSHIBA Memo 4-20 Power TOSHIBA Social Network 4-22 Shut Down mode (Boot Mode) 1-6...

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