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Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second 
generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment 
overlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and 
specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on  devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
3 The interference range of this  equipment is less than 10m.
4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 
2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mobile object 
identification systems.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: 03-3457-4868
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the 
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical 
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed 
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification 
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
 
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with  any of the equipment listed above. 
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,  promptly change the frequency being used, change the location 
of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference  caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 
2.4FH1
(1) (2) (3) 
(4)  
						

							
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Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it 
belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication 
system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER
Approval Number: 01NYDA1305
The following restrictions apply:
❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device.
Optical Drive Safety Instructions
This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 
LASER PRODUCT. To use this  model properly, read the user’s guide carefully 
and keep it for your future reference.
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, 
CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or  any other optical drive. You could damage the 
drive. You would also be exposed to  laser light or other safety hazards, 
resulting in serious injury. Always cont act an authorized Toshiba service 
provider, if any repair or  adjustment is required.
Location of the Required Label
(Sample shown below. Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may 
vary.) 
						

							
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all 
rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any 
form without the prior written permission  of Toshiba. No patent liability is 
assumed, however, with respect to the  use of the information contained herein.
© 2008 by Toshiba America In formation Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data  that may be controlled under the U.S. 
Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the 
U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly, 
in contravention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any 
product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO 
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY 
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY 
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. 
TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES 
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY 
TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS 
CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN 
THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, 
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, 
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONN ECTION WITH THIS MANUAL 
OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE 
USE THEREOF. 
						

							
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Trademarks
Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America 
Information Systems, Inc.  and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Wi ndows Vista are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks  of Microsoft Corporation in  the United States and/or 
other countries.
DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and Windows Media are registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 
Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino an d Pentium are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Intel Corporat ion or its subsidiaries in the United States and other 
countries.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
Adobe and Photoshop are either registered  trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 
Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries.
ExpressCard is a register ed trademark of PCMCIA.
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and  i.LINK are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Secure Digital and SD are tradem arks of SD Card Association.
MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademar ks of MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademar k of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.
Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any 
use of such marks by Toshiba is under  license. Other trademarks and trade names 
are those of their respective owners.
All other brand and product names are trad emarks or registered trademarks of 
their respective companies. 
Computer Disposal Information
Lamp contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to 
environmental considerations. For dispos al, reuse or recycling information, 
please contact your local government or  the Electronic Industries Alliance at 
www.eiae.org .
As part of Toshiba’s commitment to  preserving the environment, Toshiba 
supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit  www.ToshibaDirect.com 
and select Recycling & Trad e-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the search bar. 
						

							
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................... ............. 32
This guide ...............................................................34
Safety icons ............................................................35
Other icons used ...............................................35
Other documentation ..............................................36
Service options .......................................................36
Chapter 1: Getting Started ......................................................... 37
Selecting a place to work ........................................37
Setting up a work environment .........................37
Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................38
Precautions .......................................................38
Important informati on on your computer’s
cooling fan ..................................................40
Setting up your computer .......................................40 Setting up your software ...................................41
Registering your computer with Toshiba ................42
Adding optional external devices.............................42
Connecting to a power source ................................43 
						

							
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Charging the main battery .......................................45
Using the computer for the first time ......................46
Opening the display panel .................................46
Your computer’s features and specifications ....47
Turning on the power........................................47
Adding memory (optional) ......................................48 Installing a memory module .............................49
Removing a memory module ............................54
Checking total memory .....................................56
Using the TouchPad™.............................................57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ..........................57
Control buttons .................................................57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ..............58
Using external display devices ................................58 Directing the display output when youturn on the computer ..................................58
Adjusting the quality of the external display ......59
Using an external keyboard .....................................60
Using a mouse ........................................................60
Connecting a printer ...............................................60 Setting up a printer ...........................................61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive ........61
Turning off the computer ........................................62 Options for turning off the computer ................62
Using the Shut Down command .......................65
Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........67
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................70
Closing the display panel ..................................73
Customizing your co mputer’s settings....................73
Caring for your computer........................................73 Cleaning the computer ......................................73
Moving the computer ........................................74
Using a computer lock ......................................74 
						

							
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Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ................................................. 75
Computing tips .......................................................75
Using the keyboard .................................................77
Character keys ..................................................77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................77
Function keys ....................................................78
Special Windows
® keys ....................................78
Starting a program ..................................................78 Starting a program from  the Start menu ...........79
Starting a program from Windows
® Explorer ...79
Starting a program  using the Start
Search field .................................................80
Saving your work ....................................................81
Printing your work ..................................................82
Backing up your work .............................................83 Restoring your work .........................................84
Using the optical drive ............................................84 Optical drive co mponents .................................85
Media control buttons .......................................86
Inserting an optical disc ....................................86
Playing an audio CD ..........................................88
Playing optical media ........................................89
Recording optical media ...................................89
Removing a disc with the computer on.............90
Removing a disc with the computer off ............90
Caring for optical discs .....................................91
Toshiba’s online resources .....................................91
Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g................................................... 92
Toshiba’s energy-s aver design................................92
Running the computer on battery power ................93 Battery Notice ...................................................93
Power management ..........................................94
Using additional batteries .................................94
Charging batteries ...................................................95 
						

							
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Charging the main battery .................................95
Charging the RTC battery ..................................96
Monitoring main battery power ...............................97 Determining remaining battery power ...............99
What to do when the main battery runs low .....99
Setting battery notifications ............................100
Conserving battery power ...............................100
Power Plans ....................................................101
Using a hot key to se t the Power Plan.............102
Changing the main battery ....................................103
Removing the battery from the computer .......103
Inserting a charged battery .............................105
Taking care of your battery ...................................106
Safety precautions ..........................................106
Maintaining your battery .................................107
Disposing of used batteries ..................................108
Traveling tips ........................................................109
Chapter 4: Exploring Your  Computer’s Features ................... 110
Exploring the desktop ...........................................110
Finding your way around the desktop .............111
Setting up for co mmunications .............................113
Connecting your computer to a network .........113
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........114
An overview of using the Internet .........................116 The Internet ....................................................116
The World Wide Web ......................................116
Internet Service Providers...............................116
Connecting to the Internet ..............................117
Surfing the Internet .........................................117
Internet features..............................................117
Uploading to, and downloading files
from, the Internet ......................................118
Exploring audio features .......................................118 Recording sounds ...........................................118
Using external speakers or headphones..........119 
						

							
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Web Camera .........................................................120
Using an ExpressCard®.........................................120
Inserting an ExpressCard®..............................120
Removing an ExpressCard®............................121
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot ....................121 Inserting memory media .................................122
Removing memory media ...............................122
Chapter 5: Utilities ................ .................................................... 124
TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................125
Connect...........................................................126
Secure.............................................................127
Protect & Fix ...................................................128
Optimize ..........................................................129
Setting passwords ................................................130 Using an instant password..............................130
Using a supervisor  password..........................131
Using a user password ...................................132
Deleting a user password................................133
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ......................134
Mouse Utility .........................................................135
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................136
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ......................................138
TOSHIBA Button Support......................................139
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................140
TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................141
ConfigFree
®...........................................................142
Getting Started ................................................142
ConfigFree
® Utilities ........................................143
Chapter 6: If Something  Goes Wrong ................................... 146
Problems that are easy to fix ................................146
Problems when you turn on the computer ............147
The Windows
® operating system is not working ..150
Using Startup options to fix problems ............150
Internet problems ...........................................151 
						

							
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The Windows® operating system can
help you ....................................................152
Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................152 A plan of action ...............................................152
Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........153
Memory problems ..........................................154
Power and the batteries ..................................155
Keyboard problems .........................................156
Display problems ............................................157
Disk drive problems ........................................159
Optical drive  problems ....................................160
Sound system problems .................................161
ExpressCard
® problems ..................................162
Printer problems .............................................164
Modem problems............................................165
Wireless networking problems........................165
DVD operating problems.......................................168
Develop good computing habits ...........................169 Data and system configuration backup in
the Windows
® operating system ...............170
If you need further assistance ...............................174 Before you contact Toshiba ............................174
Contacting Toshiba .........................................175
Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ..........................175
Toshiba’s worldwide offices ..................................176
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards.................................. 178
Hot Key Cards .......................................................178
Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................179
Application Cards ..................................................180 Using the Application Cards ............................181
Card Case........................................................181
Hot key functions ..................................................182 Volume Mute ..................................................182
Lock (Instant se curity) ....................................183
Power plan ......................................................184