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Page 1 - User’s Manual

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Page 2 - Table of Contents

x User’s ManualA350/A350DFollowing information is only for EU-member states:Disposal of productsDisposal of batteries and/or accumulatorsThe crossed o

Page 3 - Optional Devices

4-32 User’s ManualA350/A350DWireless communication switchYou can enable or disable Wireless communication (Wireless LAN and Bluetooth) function, with

Page 4

User’s Manual 4-33A350/A350DLANThe computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits

Page 5 - Trademarks

4-34 User’s ManualA350/A350DFigure 4-10 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector or router. Check with you

Page 6 - Safety instructions

User’s Manual 4-35A350/A350DCleaning the computerTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and use care wi

Page 7 - EU Declaration of Comformity

4-36 User’s ManualA350/A350DMoving the computerWhile the computer is designed for rugged durability you should exercise a few simple precautions when

Page 8 - Working environment

User’s Manual 5-1A350/A350DChapter 5The KeyboardThe computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some

Page 9 - Modem warning notice

5-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DFunction keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of yo

Page 10 - Disposal of products

User’s Manual 5-3A350/A350DPress FN + F10 or FN + F11 to access the computer’s integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey markings on their

Page 11 - Program

5-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DSleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode.Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mo

Page 12 - Optical disc drive standards

User’s Manual 5-5A350/A350DZoom: Pressing FN + Space changes the display resolution.TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon

Page 13 - HLDS GSA-T50N/GSA-T50F

User’s Manual xiA350/A350DGOSTENERGY STAR® ProgramYour Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is la

Page 14

5-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DKeypad overlayYour computer’s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which

Page 15 - International precautions

User’s Manual 5-7A350/A350DTemporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard funct

Page 16 - Important notice

5-8 User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 17 - Manual contents

User’s Manual 6-1A350/A350DChapter 6Power and Power-up ModesThe computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter

Page 18 - Conventions

6-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D Table 6-1 Power conditions continuedPower indicatorsAs shown in the below table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators o

Page 19 - Terminology

User’s Manual 6-3A350/A350DDC IN indicatorCheck the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected - the following indica

Page 20 - General Precautions

6-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DReal Time Clock batteryThe Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar funct

Page 21 - Mobile phones

User’s Manual 6-5A350/A350DCare and use of the battery packThe battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as such, taking proper car

Page 22

6-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DProceduresTo recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack an

Page 23 - Chapter 1

User’s Manual 6-7A350/A350DIn such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below:1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer wi

Page 24 - Documentation

xii User’s ManualA350/A350DOptical disc drive standardsYour TOSHIBA A350/A350D computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled: DVD

Page 25 - Features

6-8 User’s ManualA350/A350D Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard - closing the display saves power. The environme

Page 26 - 1-4 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 6-9A350/A350D Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged - overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its

Page 27 - Pointing Device

6-10 User’s ManualA350/A350D5. Slide the battery safety lock towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release latch movable.Figure 6-1 Rel

Page 28 - 1-6 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 6-11A350/A350DTo install a battery, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer

Page 29 - Multimedia

6-12 User’s ManualA350/A350D Owner String (text box)You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you enter text, click Apply or OK

Page 30 - Communications

User’s Manual 6-13A350/A350DPower-up modesThe computer has three power-up modes: Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk) Sleep (power re

Page 31 - Optical disc drive

6-14 User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 32 - Special features

User’s Manual 7-1A350/A350DChapter 7HW SetupThis chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer.HW SetupTOSHIBA HW Se

Page 33 - User’s Manual 1-11

7-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DGeneralThis window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons:SetupThis field displays BIOS Version and date.Passwo

Page 34 - TOSHIBA Value Added Package

User’s Manual 7-3A350/A350D3. Click the OK button. If the character string you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and

Page 35 - Utilities and Applications

User’s Manual xiiiA350/A350DDVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drivePanasonic UJ880AD/UJ880EDHLDS GSA-T50N/GSA-T50FLocation of the required labelCOMPLIES WITH F

Page 36 - 1-14 User’s Manual

7-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DKeyboardWake-up on KeyboardWhen this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by

Page 37 - User’s Manual 1-15

User’s Manual 7-5A350/A350DBuilt-in LANThis feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN.IlluminationIllumination ON/OFFThis feature allows you to set

Page 38 - 1-16 User’s Manual

7-6 User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 39 - The Grand Tour

User’s Manual 8-1A350/A350DChapter 8Optional DevicesOptional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describe

Page 40 - 2-2 User’s Manual

8-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DExpressCardThe computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry st

Page 41 - Left side

User’s Manual 8-3A350/A350DRemoving an ExpressCardTo remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below.1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon

Page 42 - 2-4 User’s Manual

8-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DFigure 8-3 Examples of memory mediaMemory mediaThis section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle yo

Page 43 - Modem jack

User’s Manual 8-5A350/A350D The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16G.Memory media formatNew m

Page 44 - Underside

8-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DFigure 8-4 Inserting a memory mediaRemoving a memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all types of supported media

Page 45 - User’s Manual 2-7

User’s Manual 8-7A350/A350DAdditional memory moduleYou can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memor

Page 46 - Front with the display open

xiv User’s ManualA350/A350DPioneer DVR-TD08TBM/DVR-TD08TBFToshiba Samsung TS-L633A/TS-L633PLocation of the required labelCOMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PE

Page 47 - User’s Manual 2-9

8-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DPoint to note about memory module errorIf you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer, the Power i

Page 48 - 2-10 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 8-9A350/A350D3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the memory module cover.Figure 8-6 Removing the memory module cover4. Align the

Page 49 - Front operation panel

8-10 User’s ManualA350/A350D5. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw.Figure 8-7 Seating the memory module cover6. Install

Page 50 - System indicators

User’s Manual 8-11A350/A350D4. Push the latches away from the module in order to release it.5. Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from

Page 51 - CAPS LOCK indicator

8-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DUSB floppy diskette driveThe USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB a 3 1/2" floppy diskette

Page 52 - Optical disc drives

User’s Manual 8-13A350/A350DUsing the USB floppy diskette driveThe USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and

Page 53 - AC adaptor

8-14 User’s ManualA350/A350DeSATA (External Serial ATA)An device corresponding to eSATA function can be connected to the USB (eSATA combo) port on the

Page 54 - 2-16 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 8-15A350/A350DDisconnecting an eSATA deviceWhen you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the procedures below in order to

Page 55 - Chapter 3

8-16 User’s ManualA350/A350DPlease refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting.HDMIThe Video

Page 56 - Connecting the AC adaptor

User’s Manual 8-17A350/A350DSettings for display video on HDMITo view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure the following settings otherwise

Page 57 - DC IN 19V Jack

User’s Manual xvA350/A350DInternational precautionsCAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To

Page 58 - Display panel

8-18 User’s ManualA350/A350DUsing REGZA Link (PC Control)Toshiba notebooks with REGZA Link include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of it

Page 59 - Power button

User’s Manual 8-19A350/A350Di.LINK (IEEE1394)i.LINK ( IEEE1394), is used for high-speed data transfer between a range of compatible devices such as:

Page 60 - Turning off the power

8-20 User’s ManualA350/A350DConnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cableTo connect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Make s

Page 61 - Data save in Hibernation Mode

User’s Manual 8-21A350/A350DSecurity lockA security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent una

Page 62 - Sleep Mode

8-22 User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 63 - Sleep Mode limitations

User’s Manual 9-1A350/A350DChapter 9TroubleshootingTOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability, however, should problems occur you are able to

Page 64 - Software

9-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D Make sure all optional accessories are configured properly in the computer’s setup program and that all required driver s

Page 65 - User’s Manual 3-11

User’s Manual 9-3A350/A350DHardware and system checklistThis section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Ba

Page 66 - Recovery Discs

9-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DSystem start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: Self Test Power Sources Power-on P

Page 67 - User’s Manual 3-13

User’s Manual 9-5A350/A350DOverheating power downIf the processor’s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer w

Page 68

xvi User’s ManualA350/A350DImportant noticeCopyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by

Page 69 - Touch Pad control

9-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DBatteryIf you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery

Page 70

User’s Manual 9-7A350/A350DReal Time ClockPasswordKeyboardKeyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer - please refe

Page 71 - Using optical disk drives

9-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DInternal display panelApparent display panel problems may be related to the computer’s setup and configuration - please ref

Page 72 - Figure 4-4 Inserting a CD/DVD

User’s Manual 9-9A350/A350DDVD Super Multi driveFor further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Slow performance The files on the

Page 73 - Removing discs

9-10 User’s ManualA350/A350DExpressCardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.Some CD/DVD/DVDs run correctly, but others

Page 74 - Function buttons

User’s Manual 9-11A350/A350DSD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD CardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.Memory Stick/

Page 75 - Important message

9-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DxD picture cardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.MultiMediaCardFor further information,

Page 76 - Before writing or rewriting

User’s Manual 9-13A350/A350DPointing deviceIf you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter, and the

Page 77 - User’s Manual 4-9

9-14 User’s ManualA350/A350DUSB mouseThe reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough.Adjust the touch Sensitivity.1. Click S

Page 78 - 4-10 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 9-15A350/A350DUSB deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB de

Page 79 - When writing or rewriting

User’s Manual xviiA350/A350DPrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA A350/A350D computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excel

Page 80 - TOSHIBA Disc Creator

9-16 User’s ManualA350/A350DUSB Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section

Page 81 - for TOSHIBA

User’s Manual 9-17A350/A350DeSATA deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSAT

Page 82 - How to make a DVD-Video

9-18 User’s ManualA350/A350DAdditional memory modulePlease also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for further information on installing and removi

Page 83 - Important information for use

User’s Manual 9-19A350/A350DSound systemIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audi

Page 84 - TOSHIBA DVD Player

9-20 User’s ManualA350/A350DExternal monitorPlease also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for

Page 85 - TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER

User’s Manual 9-21A350/A350DModemProblem ProcedureCommunication software can’t initialize modemMake sure the computer’s internal modem settings are co

Page 86 - Media care

9-22 User’s ManualA350/A350DLANWireless LANIf the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator. For more information

Page 87

User’s Manual 9-23A350/A350DHDMI monitor output functioni.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceProblem ProcedureNo display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness

Page 88 - Realtek HD Audio Manager

9-24 User’s ManualA350/A350DVideo PlaybackTOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operatin

Page 89 - Using the web camera

User’s Manual 10-1A350/A350DChapter 10DisclaimersThis chapter states the Disclaimer information applicable to TOSHIBA computers.CPUCentral Processing

Page 90 - Microphone

xviii User’s ManualA350/A350DChapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.Chapter 6, Power

Page 91

10-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D64-Bit Computing64-bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing.64-bit computing requires that

Page 92 - 4-24 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 10-3A350/A350DHDD drive capacityOne Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, how

Page 93 - How to launch the help file

10-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DExternal HDD CapacityOne Gigabyte (GB) means 109 =1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, how

Page 94 - 1:1 Mode Login screen

User’s Manual A-1A350/A350DAppendix ASpecificationsThis appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Environmental requirementsPower Re

Page 95 - Properties menu

A-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DBuilt-in ModemThe ability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased.Network control unit (NCU)Type of NCU AAT

Page 96 - Connecting the modular cable

User’s Manual B-1A350/A350DAppendix BDisplay ControllerThe display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular

Page 97 - Wireless communications

B-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 98 - Bluetooth wireless technology

User’s Manual C-1A350/A350DAppendix CWireless LANThis appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of

Page 99 - by TOSHIBA

C-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DRadio CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: Country/region where the product w

Page 100 - Wireless communication switch

User’s Manual C-3A350/A350DSupported Frequency Sub-bandsSubject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card m

Page 101 - Connecting the LAN cable

User’s Manual xixA350/A350DKey operationSome operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top

Page 102 - LAN cable

C-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DTable Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)*1 Factory-set default channels*2 Check if these channels can be used

Page 103 - Cleaning the computer

User’s Manual D-1A350/A350DAppendix DAC Power Cord and ConnectorsThe AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC powe

Page 104 - Moving the computer

D-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DIn Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be V

Page 105 - Chapter 5

User’s Manual E-1A350/A350DAppendix EIf your computer is stolenShould your computer be stolen, however, we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacti

Page 106 - Function keys: F1 … F12

E-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DTOSHIBA Theft RegistrationSend to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbHTechnical Service and SupportLeibnizstr. 293055 RegensburgGermanyFax

Page 107 - Hot keys

User’s Manual Glossary-1A350/A350DGlossaryThe terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.

Page 108 - A350/A350D

Glossary-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DGB: gigabyteHDD: hard disk driveHD+: High Definition PlusIDE: integrated drive electronicsIEEE: Institute of Electri

Page 109 - Windows special keys

User’s Manual Glossary-3A350/A350Dalphanumeric: Keyboard characters including letters, numbers and other symbols, such as punctuation marks or mathema

Page 110 - Keypad overlay

Glossary-4 User’s ManualA350/A350Dbus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power. byte: The representation of a single characte

Page 111 - Generating ASCII characters

User’s Manual Glossary-5A350/A350Dcomponents: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard vide

Page 112 - 5-8 User’s Manual

ii User’s ManualA350/A350DTable of ContentsPrefaceGeneral PrecautionsChapter 1 IntroductionEquipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 113 - Chapter 6

xx User’s ManualA350/A350DGeneral PrecautionsTOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portabilit

Page 114 - Power indicators

Glossary-6 User’s ManualA350/A350Ddisk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer°¶s memory. It also

Page 115 - Battery pack

User’s Manual Glossary-7A350/A350DEecho: To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. You can display the information on t

Page 116 - Real Time Clock battery

Glossary-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DHhard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard

Page 117 - Charging the batteries

User’s Manual Glossary-9A350/A350DIrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. KK: T

Page 118 - Battery charging notice

Glossary-10 User’s ManualA350/A350Dmicroprocessor: A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions. Also c

Page 119 - Monitoring battery capacity

User’s Manual Glossary-11A350/A350DPPAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe. parity: 1) The symmet

Page 120 - Extending battery life

Glossary-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DRandom Access Memory (RAM): Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. Volatile here means that inform

Page 121 - Replacing the battery pack

User’s Manual Glossary-13A350/A350Dsystem disk: A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer. Any diskette can be

Page 122 - Battery Pack

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Page 123

User’s Manual Index-1A350/A350DIndexAAC adaptor, 1-6additional, 1-16connecting, 3-2DC IN 19V jack, 2-6ASCII characters, 5-7BBatterycharging, 6-5extend

Page 124 - Supervisor password

User’s Manual xxiA350/A350DHeat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can

Page 125 - Power-up modes

Index-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DFN + F5 (Output), 5-4FN + F6 (Brightness Down), 5-4FN + F7 (Brightness Up), 5-4FN + F8 (Wireless), 5-4FN + F9 (Touch Pa

Page 126 - 6-14 User’s Manual

User’s Manual Index-3A350/A350DPPasswordpower on, 1-11problems, 9-7user, 6-11Pointing deviceTouch Pad, 2-9, 4-1Ports, 1-6External monitor, 1-6i.LINK,

Page 127 - Chapter 7

Index-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DTouch Pad, 1-5using, 4-1UUSB device, 1-6problems, 9-15USB floppy diskette drive, 8-12using, 8-13VVideo RAM, 1-4Volume c

Page 128 - User Password

xxii User’s ManualA350/A350D

Page 129 - Boot Priority Options

User’s Manual 1-1A350/A350DChapter 1IntroductionThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and a

Page 130 - 7-4 User’s Manual

1-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D Ulead DVD MovieFactory® LAN Driver Pointing Device Driver Sound Driver for Windows Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used o

Page 131 - Illumination ON/OFF

User’s Manual 1-3A350/A350DFeaturesThis computer incorporates the following features and benefits:ProcessorChipsetMemoryBuilt-in Your computer is equi

Page 132 - 7-6 User’s Manual

1-4 User’s ManualA350/A350D Maximum size of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. PC2-6400 memory module wor

Page 133 - Chapter 8

User’s Manual 1-5A350/A350DDisksKeyboardPointing DevicePower Hard disk drive This computer is equipped with one of the following types of hard disk dr

Page 134 - ExpressCard

1-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DPortsSlotsAC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes wi

Page 135 - Express Card

User’s Manual 1-7A350/A350DMultimediaSound system The integrated sound system provides support for the computer’s internal speakers and microphone, al

Page 136 - Memory media

User’s Manual iiiA350/A350DChapter 4Operating BasicsUsing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 137 - Inserting a memory media

1-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DCommunicationsModem The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications that support the V.90 (V.92) s

Page 138 - Bridge Media Slot

User’s Manual 1-9A350/A350DSecurity Optical disc driveSecurity lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large obje

Page 139 - Additional memory module

1-10 User’s ManualA350/A350DSoftwareThe computer’s internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of vi

Page 140 - Installing a memory module

User’s Manual 1-11A350/A350DDisplay automatic power off *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer’s display panel when there is no k

Page 141 - Memory module cover

1-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DTOSHIBA Value Added PackageThis section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer.Heat disper

Page 142

User’s Manual 1-13A350/A350DUtilities and ApplicationsThis section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how t

Page 143 - Battery Charger

1-14 User’s ManualA350/A350DTOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools, utilities and applicat

Page 144 - USB connector

User’s Manual 1-15A350/A350DLabelflash features cannot be used in models that do not have a DVD Super Multi drive with Labelflash.In order to determin

Page 145 - USB Port

1-16 User’s ManualA350/A350DOptionsYou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following optio

Page 146 - Connecting the eSATA device

User’s Manual 2-1A350/A350DChapter 2The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component

Page 147 - External Monitor Port

iv User’s ManualA350/A350DUSB floppy diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12eSATA (External Serial ATA)

Page 148 - HDMI Cable

2-2 User’s ManualA350/A350D Turn Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medica

Page 149 - REGZA Link (PC Control)

User’s Manual 2-3A350/A350DLeft sideThe following figure shows the computer’s left side.Figure 2-2 The left side of the computerVideo-out port*Externa

Page 150 - Vedio Out port

2-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DLAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10

Page 151 - Precautions

User’s Manual 2-5A350/A350DRight sideThe following figure shows the computer’s right side.Figure 2-3 The right side of the computeri.LINK (IEEE1394) p

Page 152 - 8-20 User’s Manual

2-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DBack sideThe following figure shows the computer’s back side.Figure 2-4 The computer’s back side.UndersideThe following fig

Page 153 - Security Latch Slot

User’s Manual 2-7A350/A350DMemory module slotsThe memory module slots are located here. The memory module slots allow the installation, replacement an

Page 154 - 8-22 User’s Manual

2-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DFront with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display, lift

Page 155 - Chapter 9

User’s Manual 2-9A350/A350DDisplay screen Please be aware that, when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on the internal

Page 156 - Analyzing the problem

2-10 User’s ManualA350/A350DWeb Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. You can use it f

Page 157 - Hardware and system checklist

User’s Manual 2-11A350/A350DFront operation panelSix buttons are provided with some models.Figure 2-7 Front operation panelAvailable for use: Mute or

Page 158 - Self test

User’s Manual vA350/A350DCopyright© 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in an

Page 159 - AC power

2-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DSystem indicatorsThe LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress.Fig

Page 160 - 9-6 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 2-13A350/A350DKeyboard indicatorsThe following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators w

Page 161 - Keyboard

2-14 User’s ManualA350/A350DOptical disc drivesThe computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. A Serial ATA interface controller is used for

Page 162 - Hard disk drive

User’s Manual 2-15A350/A350DDVD Super Multi driveThe full-size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to recordable CD’s and DVD’s as

Page 163 - DVD Super Multi drive

2-16 User’s ManualA350/A350DFigure 2-11 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Depending on the model in question, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead wi

Page 164

User’s Manual 3-1A350/A350DChapter 3Getting StartedThis chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It covers the following topic

Page 165 - User’s Manual 9-11

3-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DConnecting the AC adaptorAttach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It

Page 166 - MultiMediaCard

User’s Manual 3-3A350/A350D1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)Figure 3-2 C

Page 167 - Pointing device

3-4 User’s ManualA350/A350DOpening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.While holding down the pal

Page 168 - USB mouse

User’s Manual 3-5A350/A350DTurning on the powerThis section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Pl

Page 169 - USB device

vi User’s ManualA350/A350DDolby Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-De

Page 170 - USB Sleep and Charge function

3-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DTurning off the powerThe power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mo

Page 171 - User’s Manual 9-17

User’s Manual 3-7A350/A350DBenefits of Hibernation ModeThe Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits: Saves data to the hard disk driv

Page 172

3-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DSleep ModeIf you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by plac

Page 173 - Volume control

User’s Manual 3-9A350/A350DExecuting Sleep ModeYou can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways: Click Start then click the power button ( ) located in t

Page 174 - External monitor

3-10 User’s ManualA350/A350DRestarting the computerCertain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if: You change certain compute

Page 175 - User’s Manual 9-21

User’s Manual 3-11A350/A350DRestoring the pre-installed SoftwareDepending on the model you purchased, different ways for restoring the pre-installed s

Page 176 - Bluetooth

3-12 User’s ManualA350/A350D3. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista® operating system from the hard disk drive as normal.4. In

Page 177 - HDMI monitor output function

User’s Manual 3-13A350/A350DIn addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive, you may

Page 178 - TOSHIBA support

3-14 User’s ManualA350/A350DRestoring the pre-installed software from your ordered Recovery DiscsIf the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able

Page 179 - Chapter 10

User’s Manual 4-1A350/A350DChapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights the precautions that shou

Page 180 - Battery Life

User’s Manual viiA350/A350D Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adaptor’s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped ove

Page 181 - USB Sleep & Charge

4-2 User’s ManualA350/A350DUSB Sleep and Charge functionYour computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the compu

Page 182 - LCD Brightness and Eye Stain

User’s Manual 4-3A350/A350DHow to enable/disable USB sleep and charge functionYou can set enable/disable USB sleep and charge function in HW setup. Pl

Page 183 - Appendix A

4-4 User’s ManualA350/A350D3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-4 Inserting a CD/DVD4. Press the center of the CD/DVD gently un

Page 184 - Built-in Modem

User’s Manual 4-5A350/A350DRemoving discsTo remove CD/DVD’s, follow the steps as listed below.1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject butt

Page 185 - Appendix B

4-6 User’s ManualA350/A350DHow to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openPressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the compu

Page 186 - B-2 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-7A350/A350DWriting CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drivesYou can use the DVD-R drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual

Page 187 - Appendix C

4-8 User’s ManualA350/A350DBefore writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD

Page 188 - Radio Characteristics

User’s Manual 4-9A350/A350D If the disc is poor in quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check

Page 189 - Supported Frequency Sub-bands

4-10 User’s ManualA350/A350D Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. You must check the content of the

Page 190 - C-4 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-11A350/A350DWhen writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R

Page 191 - Appendix D

viii User’s ManualA350/A350DThis product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety s

Page 192 - D-2 User’s Manual

4-12 User’s ManualA350/A350DGiven the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewri

Page 193 - Appendix E

User’s Manual 4-13A350/A350D When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+

Page 194 - TOSHIBA Theft Registration

4-14 User’s ManualA350/A350D6. Add and customize the look of your images and text.7. Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality.8. Click Print.H

Page 195 - Glossary

User’s Manual 4-15A350/A350DImportant information for useNote the following limitations when you write Video DVD:1. Editing digital video Log in with

Page 196 - Glossary-2 User’s Manual

4-16 User’s ManualA350/A350D3. About Straight to Disc Not support to record on DVD-R/+R disc Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV HDV suppor

Page 197 - User’s Manual Glossary-3

User’s Manual 4-17A350/A350D Do not lock the computer using the Windows logo () + L keys or the Fn + F1 keys when running the “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER”.Di

Page 198 - Glossary-4 User’s Manual

4-18 User’s ManualA350/A350DStarting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Use the following procedure to start “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER”. 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DVD S

Page 199 - User’s Manual Glossary-5

User’s Manual 4-19A350/A350D7. If your CD’s or DVD’s become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards - do not wi

Page 200 - Glossary-6 User’s Manual

4-20 User’s ManualA350/A350DRealtek HD Audio ManagerYou can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager. To launch the

Page 201 - User’s Manual Glossary-7

User’s Manual 4-21A350/A350DMicrophone EffectsMicrophone Effects are only found within Microphone window. Noise Suppression reduces background noise

Page 202 - Glossary-8 User’s Manual

User’s Manual ixA350/A350DModem warning noticeConformity StatementThe equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European si

Page 203 - User’s Manual Glossary-9

4-22 User’s ManualA350/A350DFigure 4-8 Web CameraWeb CameraWeb Camera LEDMicrophone Please unstick the protective plastic-film before using the Web C

Page 204 - Glossary-10 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-23A350/A350DUsing TOSHIBA Face RecognitionThis feature uses a face verification library to verify the face data of users when they log

Page 205 - User’s Manual Glossary-11

4-24 User’s ManualA350/A350DHow to register the Face Recognition DataTake a picture for facial verification purposes, and register the data needed whe

Page 206 - Glossary-12 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-25A350/A350D12. The Management screen is displayed.The registered account name will be displayed. Clicking on it will cause the captur

Page 207 - User’s Manual Glossary-13

4-26 User’s ManualA350/A350D6. Windows Welcome screen will be displayed, and will be logged in automatically to Windows.1:1 Mode Login screen1. Turn o

Page 208 - Glossary-14 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-27A350/A350DRegion selectionTelecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to make sure the internal

Page 209 - User’s Manual Index-1

4-28 User’s ManualA350/A350DLocation list for region selectionDisplays a sub-menu appears which details location information.Open dialog box, if the m

Page 210 - Index-2 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-29A350/A350DDisconnecting the modular cableTo disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Pinch the lever on t

Page 211 - User’s Manual Index-3

4-30 User’s ManualA350/A350DSetting1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on.2. Click Start and then click Connect To to

Page 212 - Index-4 User’s Manual

User’s Manual 4-31A350/A350DBluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBAPlease note that this software is specifically designed for the following operatin

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