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Sound Effects
This section explains how to select various sound effects.
Environment - simulates reverberations of sound for familiar
environments around us. You can select an existing preset in the
menu.
Equalizer  - raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a
popular genre of music. You can select an existing preset in the menu.
Karaoke  - cancels the specific frequency of sound and results in the
Voice Cancellation . Clicking the Karaoke icon, lowers the vocal
sound within music. Using the arrow buttons will adjust the musical
key of the sound.
Microphone Effects
Microphone Effects  are only found within  Microphone window.
Noise Suppression  reduces background noise and fan noise.
Acoustic Echo Cancellation  reduces feedback and feedback echo.
Default Format
You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound.
Notes on Using Microphone You can use the built-in or an external microphone that connects to the
microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can
also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such
functions (built-in microphone is provided with some models).
Since your computer has a microphone and speaker, "feedback" may be
heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sound from the
speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker,
which amplifies it again to the microphone.
This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched
noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when
the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker
volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control
throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute
function in the Master Volume panel. Refer to your Windows
documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel.
Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the  Screen Resolution dialog.
To open the  Screen Resolution  dialog, click Start -> Control Panel ->
Appearance -> Display -> Change display settings .
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If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video
playback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame
dropping on your screen.
If that occurs, adjust the resolution of display, lowering it until the screen is
displayed properly.
Disabling Windows AeroTM
 may also help correct this issue.
Computer Handling
This section explains computer handling and maintenance.
Cleaning the computer To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust
and dirt, and use care with all liquids around it.
Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does
get wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry
completely - in these circumstance you should get the computer
inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the
scope of any damage.
Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened
cloth.
You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass
cleaner onto a soft, clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with
the cloth.
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part
of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.
Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should
exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure
trouble-free operation.
Before moving the computer, it is recommended that you change the
setting associated with the Hard Disk Drive Protection feature. Please
refer to the section,  Heat dispersal, in this chapter for further
information.
Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer
- check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer
are off.
Turn off (shut down) the computer.
Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the
computer.
Close the display panel.
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Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.
Before carrying your computer, shut it down, disconnect the AC
adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction
may result in minor heat injury.
Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to
follow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computer
failure or loss of data.
Never transport your computer with any cards installed - this may
cause damage to either the computer and/or the card resulting in
product failure.
Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer.
When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it
does not fall or hit anything.
Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements.
Heat dispersal To protect against overheating, the processor is equipped with an internal
temperature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing
speed if the computer's internal temperature rises to a certain level. You
are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on
the fan first, then if necessary lowering the processor speed, or by lowering
the processor speed first, then if necessary turning on the fan. Both of
these functions are controlled through the Power Options.
When the processor's temperature falls within normal range, the fan will be
turned off and the processor operation returned to its standard speed.
If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with
either setting, the computer automatically shuts down to prevent any
damage. In this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.
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Chapter 4
Utilities & Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utlities and special features in this computer,
and the advanced usage of some utilites.
Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the
computer and details how to start them. For further information on their
operation, you may refer to each utility's online manual, help files or
README.TXT file (if applicable).
TOSHIBA Power Sav-
erTOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the
features of more various power supply
managements.
TOSHIBA PC Diag-
nostic ToolThe TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display
basic system configuration information and allow
the functionality of some of the computer's built-
in hardware devices to be tested.
TOSHIBA Flash CardsThe TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way
to modify selected system functions.
Hot key function
HW SetupThis utility allows you to customize your
hardware settings according to the way you work
with the computer and the peripherals you use.
TOSHIBA Accessibili-
tyThe TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides
support to movement impaired users when they
need to use the TOSHIBA Hot-key functions. In
use, the utility allows you to make the  FN key
'sticky', that is you can press it once, release it,
and they press one of the " Function" keys in
order to access its specific function. When set,
the  FN key will remain active until another key is
pressed.
Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by ToshibaThis software enables communication between
the computer and external Bluetooth devices
such as printers and mobile phones.
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Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth
module installed.
TOSHIBA AssistTOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
provides access to specific tools, utilities and
applications that make the use and configuration
of the computer easier.
TOSHIBA ConfigFreeTOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that
improve the ease and control of communication
devices and network connections, help in the
identification of communication problems and
allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch
between different locations and communication
networks. To access this utility, click Start -> All 
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Network & 
Connectivity -> ConfigFree .
TOSHIBA eco UtilityThis PC is equipped with "eco mode". This mode
slightly lowers performance of some devices to
reduce electric power consumption. You can
realize measurable power savings by using it
continuously. TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you
monitor your power savings by showing
approximate real time power consumption.
Furthermore, it shows approximate accumulated
power consumption and approximate
accumulated power savings when using eco
mode daily, weekly, and monthly. You can track
power savings by using eco mode continuously.
TOSHIBA Disc Crea-
torYou can create CDs and DVDs in a number of
formats including audio CDs that can be played
on a standard CD player, and data CD/DVDs
which can store copies of the files and folders on
your computer's hard disk drive. This software
can be used with an external optical disc drive
(optional).
To start this utility, click Start -> All Programs ->
TOSHIBA -> Media & Entertainment -> Disc 
Creator .
TOSHIBA DVD-RAM
UtilityThis utility has the function of Physical Format
and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is
contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc
Creator. To start this utility, click  Start -> All 
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Media & 
Entertainment -> DVD-RAM Utility .
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TOSHIBA HDD/SSD
Alert UtilityThis utility includes wizard functions to monitor
the Disk Drive operating status and execute the
system backup.
To access the utility, click Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> HDD 
SSD Alert .
TOSHIBA Service Sta-
tionThis application allows your computer to
automatically search for TOSHIBA software
updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are
specific to your computer system and its
programs. When enabled, this application
periodically transmits to our servers a limited
amount of system information, which will be
treated in strict accordance with the rules and
regulations as well as applicable data protection
law.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery ->
Service Station .
TOSHIBA Bulletin
BoardBulletin Board is a convenient place to pin things
to visually organize in a fun and creative way.
Simply drag and drop your favorite pictures, files
or notes to pin them on the Board. You can use it
to create thumbnail shortcuts, reminders, to-do
list and so on according to your personal style.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Bulletin 
Board .
TOSHIBA ReelTimeThis application is a graphical history/indexing
tool that enables you to view recently accessed
files in a fun and easy-to-use format. View and
scroll through your history of opened or imported
files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> ReelTime .
TOSHIBA Media Con-
trollerThis application allows you to control your music,
pictures and videos by streaming content to any
compatible device in your home.
To access this utility, click Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Media & Entertainment ->
TOSHIBA Media Controller .
For more information, please refer to the
TOSHIBA Media Controller Help.
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TOSHIBA Audio En-
hancementTOSHIBA Audio Enhancement provides a highly
realistic sound without digital saturation. It can be
turned On/Off on the speakers properties.
To change the settings, click Start -> Control 
Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound .
Double click the Speakers icon and then click the
TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement tab.
TOSHIBA Wireless
LAN IndicatorTOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator utility displays
the system's Wireless LAN connection status on
the logon screen.
You can quickly check the current Wireless LAN
connection status before logging into Windows.
To change the settings of this utility, click  Start ->
All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Network & 
Connectivity -> Wireless LAN Indicator - 
Settings .
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1 To access the Power Options, click  Start -> Control Panel -> System 
and Security -> Power Options .
Hot keysHot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
Display automatic
power off *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
HDD automatic power
off *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time, with power being restored when
the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Mode  *1This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
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Keypad overlayA ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the
keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay
section in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for
information on using this feature.
Power on passwordTwo levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
Instant securityA specific hot key function automatically locks the
system providing data security.
Intelligent power sup-
ply  *1A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent
power supply detects the battery's charge,
automatically calculates the remaining battery
capacity and protects electronic components
from abnormal conditions such as a voltage
overload from the AC adaptor. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Battery save mode  *1This feature lets you configure the computer in
order to save battery power. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Panel power on/off  *1This feature automatically turns power to the
computer off when the display panel is closed,
and turns it back on when the display panel is
opened. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
Low battery automat-
ic Hibernation Mode  *1When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation Mode
and shuts itself down. This can be specified in
the Power Options.
Heat dispersal *1To protect against overheating, the processor
has an internal temperature sensor so that, if the
computer's internal temperature rises to a certain
level, the cooling fan is turned on or the
processing speed is lowered. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Hibernation ModeThis feature lets you turn off the power to the
computer without exiting from your software. The
contents of main memory are automatically
saved to the hard disk drive so that when you
next turn the power on again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power
 section in Chapter 1,
Getting Started, for more details.
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Sleep ModeIf you have to interrupt your work, you can use
this feature to allow you to turn off power to the
computer without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer's main
memory so that when you next turn on the
power, you can continue working right where you
left off.
USB Wakeup functionThis function restores the computer from Sleep
Mode depending on the external devices
connected to the USB ports.
For example, if a mouse or USB keyboard is
connected to a USB port, clicking the mouse
button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the
computer.
Password UtilityThe password utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security
and provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor.
Passwords set in TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility are different from
the Windows®
 login password.
User Password
To start the utility, point to or click the following items:
Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> TOSHIBA 
Assist -> SECURE -> User password
Registered
Click to register a password of up to 10characters. After a password is
set, you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer.
Not Registered
Click to delete a registered password. Before you can delete a
password, you must first enter the current password correctly.
Owner String  (text box)
You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you
enter text, click  Apply or OK , then, each time the computer is
switched on, this text will be displayed along with the prompt for the
password.
Supervisor Password If you set a supervisor password, some functions will be restricted when a
user logs on with the user password. To set a supervisor password:
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Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery ->
TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Supervisor password .
This utility lets you do the following:
Register or delete the supervisor password.
Specify restrictions for general users.
Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 1,  Getting Started. The
following message will appear in the screen:
Enter Password [ ] 
2.
At this point, the hotkeys  FN + F1 to F12  do not work. They will function
after you enter the password.
3. Enter the Password.
4. Press  ENTER.
If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer
shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry
password entry.
HW Setup
This section explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to
configure your computer, and provides information on settings for various
functions.
Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program, click  Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA ->
Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup .
HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs (General, Password,
Display, Boot Setting, Keyboard, LAN, SATA and USB) to allow specific
functions of the computer to be configured.
In addition there are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply.
OKAccepts your changes and closes the HW Setup
window.
CancelCloses the window without accepting your
changes.
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