Toshiba Satellite P70-B User Manual

User's ManualC70-B/C70D-B/L70-B/S70-B

The crossed wheelie bin symbol means that this productshould not be collected and disposed with otherhousehold wastes. When product become waste at th

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk willbe reformatted and all data will be lost.Please make sure that the Boot Speed is se

Restoring the pre-installed software from theRecovery Hard Disk DriveA portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is configured as a hiddenrecovery pa

Chapter 6TroubleshootingTOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed i

Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to thecomputer - loose cables can cause signal errors.Inspect all connecting cables

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you shouldthen check the setup and configuration of yourhardware. First run through the items in thepr

If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computeroff and then on.If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the compute

Overheating power downIf the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level witheither setting, the computer will automatically shut

Problem ProcedureBattery doesn’tcharge when the ACadaptor is attached.If the battery is completely discharged, it will notbegin charging immediately,

Real Time ClockProblem ProcedureThe BIOS settingand system date/time are lost.The lasting time of the Real Time Clock (RTC) hasrun out - you will need

Problem ProcedureMarkings appear onthe computer'sdisplay panel.These marks may have come from contact with thekeyboard and Touch Pad while the di

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Problem ProcedureYou cannot access aCD/DVD/Blu-rayDisc™ in the driveMake sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed.Press gently until it clicks in

Problem ProcedureOn-screen pointerdoes not respond topointing deviceoperationIn this instance the system might be busy - Trymoving the mouse again aft

Problem ProcedureDouble-clicking doesnot workIn this instance, you should initially try changingthe double-click speed setting within the MouseControl

Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the USB Sleep andCharge section.Problem ProcedureI cannot use theSleep and

Problem ProcedureThe "USB Wakeupfunction" does notwork.When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the"USB WakeUp" function does no

Problem ProcedureMonitor does notturn onAfter confirming that the monitor's power switch ison, you should check the connections to makesure that

Problem ProcedureWake-up on LANdoes not workMake sure the AC adaptor is connected. TheWake-up on LAN function consumes power evenwhen the system is of

TOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are havingproblems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOS

Chapter 7AppendixSpecificationsThis section summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Physical DimensionsPhysical Dimensions shown below do n

Power RequirementsAC adaptor 100-240V AC50 or 60 Hz (cycles per second)Computer 19V DC External RGB monitor port pin assignment610151511Pin Signal N

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AC Power Cord and ConnectorsThe power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the variousinternational AC power outlets and the cord must meet th

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and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionallyexperience a less than optimal network performance or even lose yournetwork connection.If

Do not use the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth functionalities near amicrowave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magneticfields. Int

regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wirelesscommunication equipment.Radio Frequency Band 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision aand

Radio linksYou can easily establish links between two or more devices, with theselinks being maintained even if the devices are not within a line-of-s

RussianFederation:Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to useonly for indoor applications, closedindustrial and warehouse areas,and on board aircraft.1. P

check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside ofthe allowable frequencies for outdoor use, as listed above, the user mustc

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna islocated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of HealthCanada

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,promptly change the frequency being used, change the location ofuse, or turn off t

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this softwaremust display the following acknowledgement:"This product includes cryptog

Device AuthorizationThis device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and itbelongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-

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Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lostdata

time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery maynot charge while computer is consuming full power.After going through many ch

Copy ProtectionApplicable copy protection standards included in certain media mayprevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.User's Manual

IndexAAC adaptoradditional 4-33connecting 2-3DC IN 19V jack 3-2 ASCII characters 4-4BBatteryextending life 4-22monitoring capacity 4-21save mode 5-6 B

LLANcable types 4-24connecting 4-24 MMedia careCard care 4-27Memory card care 4-27 memory media cardinserting 4-27removing 4-28 Memory media slot 4-25

problems 6-13 TTOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5-1UUSB deviceproblems 6-11 VVideo mode 4-34Video RAM 3-10WWeb Camera 3-7Wireless communication 7-5User's M

This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do notfall under their own explicit license. The license affects thus the FreeType

archive. If you are unsure whether or not a particular file is covered by thislicense, you must contact us to verify this.The FreeType Project is copy

As you have not signed this license, you are not required to accept it.However, as the FreeType Project is copyrighted material, only this license,or

ENERGY STAR® ProgramYour Computer model may be ENERGY STAR®compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it islabeled with the ENERGY STAR logo

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your localgovernment authority for details regarding where to recycle oldbatteries or how to disp

General PrecautionsTOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain andwithstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precaut

Table of ContentsChapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and SafetyCopyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks ... 1-1

Stress injuryCarefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It containsinformation on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands a

Moving the computerWhile the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you shouldexercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to

A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to followinstructions may cause data loss, equipment damage, or may result inminor or

Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information tostart using your computer.Some of the features described

Right-click Click the right Touch Pad control buttononce.Right-click the mouse once.Press and hold on the touch screen (only fortouch screen models).D

This section provides basic information to start using your computer. Itcovers the following topics:Connecting the AC adaptorOpening the displayTurnin

The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations inthe region the computer is bought and should not be used outside thisregion. For us

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack onyour computer.Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer12Product app

Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left inbetween the display panel and the keyboard.When opening or closing the display pa

When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.Getting to know WindowsFor detailed information on what is new and how to operate Wi

Memory media ... 4-25External Display ...

Start This charm takes you to the Start screen or, ifalready on the Start screen, returns you to yourlast app.Devices This charm allows you to manage

2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/disc.If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may

Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media,such as USB devices, memor

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left offwhen you shut down the computer.When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indi

Starting Hibernation ModeTo enter Hibernation Mode, click the power icon ( ) on the Start screenand then select Hibernate.In order to show Hibernate

Chapter 3The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it isrecommended that you become familiar with each before you

DC IN/BatteryindicatorThe DC IN/Battery indicator shows the conditionof the DC IN and the battery's charge - whiteindicates the battery is fully

Universal Serial Bus(USB 2.0) portsOne or two Universal Serial Bus ports, whichcomply to the USB 2.0 standard, are provided onthe left side of the com

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enablesconnection of stereo headphones.Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enablesconnection of

External RGB monitorportThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pinassignment section for information

Chapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory andSafetyThis chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicableto TOSHIBA computers.Copyright,

Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer3444121. Battery lock 3. Battery pack2. Battery release latch 4. Cooling ventsProduct appearance depends on th

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open657118 8912431013121312A B1. Microphone 8. Display hinges2. Web Camera LED 9. Power bu

Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so mayreduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to

Keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains characterkeys, control keys, function keys, and specialWindows keys, providing all the functionality of afu

Hard Disk Drive The capacity of the hard disk drive variesdepending on the model.To check which type of HDD is included in yourmodel, open the TOSHIBA

Intel® Display Power Saving TechnologyIntel GPU models may include the Display Power Saving Technologyfeature that can save the computer's power

1. Select PowerPlay™ under Power.2. Select Enable PowerPlay™ check box, and then select the Enable Vari-Bright™ check box.If you want to improve the p

Flashing amber The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor mustbe connected in order to recharge the battery.Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected

Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, andhighlights the precautions that should be taken when using i

Some of the Touch Pad operations described in this section are onlysupported in certain applications.The KeyboardThe number of keys available on your

Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks own

You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking Desktop Assist -> Too

Some functions show toast notifications at the edges of the screen.Those toast notifications are disabled by default. You can enable them inthe TOSHIB

Blu-ray™ Writer driveIn addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive supports BD-ROM,BD-ROM DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE and BD-RE DL.Blu-ray™ Wri

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc11. Laser lensWhen the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure thedisc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open.2. The disc ext

DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more thanonce.Blu-ray™ discsBD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R TL and BD-R QL discs can be written onlyonce. The rec

Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment orsoftware.Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, youmay

DVD+RW:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media)DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi drive only)DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Versi

Do not perform any of the following actions:Change users in the Operating Systems.Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasksas

Do not playback video while watching or recording television programsusing other applications. Doing so may cause video playback ortelevision program

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

Do not change the display device while running the CyberLinkPowerDVD for TOSHIBA.Starting CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBAUse the following procedure to

Make sure to connect the computer's AC adapter when playing avideo.TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player supports AACS (Advanced AccessControl System) copy

Display Devices & AudioIf the video image is not displayed on an external display or television,stop the TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player, and change t

3D Playback on an External 3D Device3D playback on an external 3D device feature is only provided with somemodels.Effect of 3D can be shown only on an

The picture generated by 2Dto3D conversion function is not the sameas a picture produced for 3D playback use. The 2Dto3D conversionfunction simply use

The 3D effect differs between individuals. Please refrain from or stopviewing and check your equipment settings, if you can see doubly-substituted vid

You can change the Real Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility.Please refer to Troubleshooting for further information.Care and use of the batt

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optionalTOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt tocharge the batter

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and toa wall outlet that is supplying power.3. Charge the battery until the DC IN/Bat

Whether you enable Sleep and Charge function.Batteries exhausted timeWhen you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged,the bat

CE complianceThis product is labeled with the CE Mark in accordance with the applicableEuropean Directives, notably RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, RadioEq

reaches the end of its operating life. In addition to this, you might alsoreplace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you areoperating

Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or thebattery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the batteryrel

Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The ACadaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect theAC Adaptor while the

Figure 4-7 Examples of memory media Secure Digital (SD) Card microSD card adaptor andmicroSD card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Points to note about the

Should you need to format all areas of the memory card, including theprotected area, you will need to obtain an appropriate application thatapplies th

3. Press the memory media gently until it clicks into place.Figure 4-8 Inserting memory media121. Memory media slot 2. Memory mediaProduct appearance

External displays allows you to share your desktop or extend the desktoparea.Connecting an external displayYour computer comes with a built-in display

The HDMI out portHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers bothvideo and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-comp

1. Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound ->Sound on the desktop.2. In the Playback tab, select the playback device whic

1. In the Settings charm, click Change PC settings -> PC and devices-> Devices.2. Click Add a device. Your computer will start searching for the

Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus

Figure 4-11 Security lock121. Security lock slot 2. Security lockProduct appearance depends on the model you purchased.Optional TOSHIBA AccessoriesYou

Microphone LevelFollow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Windows Taskbar, and selectR

To open the Screen Resolution dialog, click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display

Chapter 5Utilities and Advanced UsageThis chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utiliti

TOSHIBA DisplayUtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop TextSize utility, Split Screen utility or Resolution+settings. Desktop Text Size allows

TOSHIBA Blu-rayDisc PlayerThis software is provided for playback of Blu-rayDisc™. It has an on-screen interface andfunctions. To start this utility, c

CyberLink MediaStory CyberLink MediaStory helps you to quicklymanage and share your multimedia content. Yourphotos and videos are organized by event,

TOSHIBA PC HealthMonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor applicationproactively monitors a number of systemfunctions such as power consumption, batteryhe

HDD automatic poweroff *1This feature automatically cuts off power to thehard disk drive when it is not accessed for aspecified time, with power being

Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to thecomputer without exiting from your software. Thecontents of main memory are automatica

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulatorsThe crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates thatbatteries and/or accumulators must be collected anddisp

Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> User PasswordUser authentication may be required to validate user rights when

If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able toassist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY andPERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHI

3. Press ENTER.If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, or if you don’tenter the password within 1 minute, the computer shuts off.

After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you thatthe changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure tore

When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected tothe compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stoppedfor safety reason

System ON CDP ChargeThis function enable/disable CDP (Charging Downstream Port) to use rapidUSB charge while the computer is powered on. When "Sy

The screen saver is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playinga video file or slideshows of photos.The computer will not enter Sleep and Hibernati

Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ManualThe features and operations about TOSHIBA Media Player are explainedin the TOSHIBA Media Player

Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be opened by clicking Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Hea

Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running.Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including anysoftware